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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 61 [October 29, 1926 - January 30, 1927]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from October 29, 1926 through January 30, 1927. In this diary, Greene recorded his visits with family members and friends such as W.J. Mast and John Dugger. He also recorded the details of the daily weather that they were experiencing, whether they had fog, or rain, or snow, the temperature, and clear skies. In addition to recording the weather details, he also recorded much information about life as a teacher at Appalachian Training School. He named speakers that came to daily chapel, important events that took place, important faculty members, and the daily classroom activities.

Tags: Blan-dolph Literary Society, Boone, Boone Junior High, Chapel, Clarence Garland, Cove Creek High School, Dr. W.O. Bingham, election day, Elizabethton Tennessee, Foscoe, Friendship Church, Graydon P. Eggers, Greene Inn, Herbert Wagner, J.C. Farthing, Martha Washington College, Maxie Mae Greene, Miss Elsie Mae Chappell, Morganton NC, Newland Hall, Normal College, politicians, Reception of the Rankin Wilson Literary Society, Reverend F.M. Huggins, Reverend J.R. Owen, Ruth Proffit, Shouns Tennessee, Sunday School, Superintendent Smith Hagaman, Thomas Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County Examination, Watauga County N.C., Wilkesboro NC, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 65 [October 20, 1927 - January 24, 1928]

This diary was recorded from October 20, 1927 through January 24, 1928. Greene recorded the details of important talks that he heard at the school, such as the talk by Professor Dougherty about saving money. He also included information about how his church was doing. He includes writing about what he thought of the services and his thoughts on Sunday school. Other topics include visits with family and friends, the weather, community events, and travel.

Tags: Baptist Church of Boone, Brushy Fork, Conly Glenn, Elk Park, Gragg Farm, Greene Inn, Hodges Gap, Mabel, Miss Annie Matney, Mountain City, Squire Albert Dotson, Vilas, W.W. Campbell, Welfare Board, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 71 [May 18, 1929 - July 30, 1929]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 18 through July 30, 1929. This was a period of gloom for Greene. He found life’s burdens to be much too heavy. He used his diary as a place to dump his burdens so that he could continue. He wrote about the things that bothered him, and the things that brought him joy. He typically included information about the weather, his friends and family, the school, and church.

Tags: A.C. Mast’s Store, Appalachian Normal School, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird’s Creek, Beach Mountain, Blue Ridge, Boone, Boone High School, Columbia University, county singing, G.H. Thomas, Graydon Eggers, Greene Inn, Johnny Smith, Mabel, North Fork Creek, Professor Chappell Wilson, Rutherford College, The Yellow Jacket, Union Church, Valle Crucis, Vilas, W.J. Moretz, W.O. Bingham, Watauga Township, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 72 [July 31, 1929 - November 3, 1929]

This diary was written from July 31 through November 3, 1929. Each Day Andrew Jackson Greene recorded he thoughts on every detail of his day. He typically started entries with weather information, and then moved into discussing the events at the school, then church, and his evenings spent with friends and colleagues.

Tags: Alexander Graham High School, Alfred Thomas, Appalachian State Normal School, Appalachian State Teachers College, Beaver Dam, Boone Methodist Church, Bristol Tennessee, Cove Creek Church, Cove Creek High School, Dr. Allen State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. M.L. Kestler, Dr. Will O. Gordon, Elk Park, faculty meeting, Georgia State College, Greene Inn, Hill Billies Music, I.G. Greer, J.H. Brinkley, J.J. Moore, J.K. Perry, John C. Winston Publishing Company, Johnnie Johnson, Lincolnton, Mabel, Mountain City, North Fork, President Dougherty, Reverend C.H. Maser, Shulls Mills, Stanford Maxtin, Sunday School, The Mills Home, Vilas, W.Y. Perry, Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 79 [March 1, 1931 - May 11, 1931]

This diary was written From March 1 through May 11, 1931, by Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene recorded each day, information about his life. He wrote about his classes, the normal school, the local churches, and his friends and family. He made record of all of his travels and each visit he made with friends and family such as Pastor R.C. Eggers, Arthur Thomas, and Ray Dotson.

Tags: Arthur Thomas, Boone, Bowdan State College, College, Cove Creek Baptist Church, Cove Creek High School, Demonstration School, First Baptist Church of Lenoir, General Gordon, Greene Inn, High Point College, J.A. Yount, John C. Winston Publishing Company, Josephus Daniels, L.A. Wilson, Pastor R.C. Eggers, Ray Dotson, Silverstone, Smith Hagaman, State College, United States Army, University, W.H. Brown, W.Y Perry, Will Rogers, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 82 [September 10, 1931 - November 7, 1931]

This diary was recorded from September 10 through November 7, 1931. In this diary, Greene provided an abundance of information about the Appalachian State Normal School. President Dougherty told students of the idea of making the school into a teacher’s college. This was a big time of change for the school. It was growing and work was intense. The football team was gaining interest, and excitement. Greene also wrote about the traveling he did, from Boone, to Mabel, to Kentucky, to Elizabethton, to Vilas. Greene also included much community information such as a first-hand account of the Stone murder trial.

Tags: American Legion, Appalachian State Normal School, Beaver Dam, Boone, Bristol Tennessee, Campbell College, Elizabethton, Football, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, King College, Mabel, Mountain City, Paul Mahoney, President Dougherty, Reverend E. C. Hodges, Surry County, Teachers College, The College Presidents in North Carolina, Vilas Stone Murder Trial, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 83 [November 8, 1931 - January 4, 1932]

This diary was recorded from November 8, 1931 through January 4, 1932. Greene wrote his inner thoughts and feelings each day. He typically writes of his sorrows and gloom. Greene wrote he preferred to be alone to avoid trouble. He often provided information about the Appalachian State Normal School, the local churches, and his travels.

Tags: Boone, Bowden State College, Brushy Fork Valley, Concord State College of West Virginia, Critcher Hotel, Depression, Dr. O.J. Chandler, Football, Greene Inn, H.A. Greer, Henry Brinkley, J.H. Brendall, Meat Camp, Pastor E.C. Hodges, Ralph Bingham, Sunday School, Tom Cushing, Vilas, W.J. Mast, Will Walker, Willowdale, Winnie Heafner, YWCA

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 84 [January 5, 1932 - March 3, 1932]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from January 5 through March 3, 1932. The weather is his typical first topic to write about it. He wrote about the winter snow and harsh winds frequently. He also included information about the Appalachian State Normal School and the community in addition to the typical record of his daily activities.

Tags: Appalachian Basketball, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Baptist Church, Barber Will Bill Hodges, Boone, Bristol, Eddie Canter, Eddie Kanton, Greene Inn, Guilford College, H.R. Eggers, Hardin Brown, J.J. T. Reese, John J Hardin, Snow, Vilas, Western Carolina State Teachers College, Will Rogers, ymca, YWCA

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 85 [March 4, 1932 - May 4, 1932]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 4 through May 4, 1932. Greene recorded information about the weather, the falls on icy streets and the damage due to strong winds. He also included information about local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Baptist. In addition he wrote about the Appalachian State Teacher’s College and community members. Community members named in this diary include but are not limited to E.H. Sherwood, Wade Brown, Smith Hagaman, and C.M. Dixon.

Tags: Boone, C.M. Dixon, Calvin Coalbidge, Cozy Nook, Dr. J.H. Highsmith State Inspector of High School, E.H. Sherwood, G.P. Eggers, Gilbert Proctor, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.A. Williams, Johnson City, Lucile Lohr, Mabel, North Fork Creek, President Dougherty, Rich Mountain, Salvation Army, Smith Hagaman, Superintendent Hagaman, Vilas, Wade Brown

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 87 [June 30, 1932 - August 16, 1932]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from June 30th through August 16th during the year of 1932. Greene’s health was declining throughout this diary. He worked to get in better shape. He continued to work at the college and record his daily activities such as going to chapel, giving exams, and studying in his room.

Tags: Abner Smith I.G. Greeer, Advent Church, Alexander County, American Legion, Boone, Boone Methodist Church, Caldwell County, Clay Madison, Democrat Convention, Dr. Payne President of George Peabody College, General Sunday School Meeting, Governor Roosevelt, Greene Inn, J.R. Owens, L.L. Morgan, Nashville Tennessee, North Carolina College for Women at Greensboro, Reverend J.H. Bradshaw, Reverend Johnnie Greene, Ruth L. Warren, Van G. Hinson, Vilas, Willowdale

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 90 [February 11, 1932 - June 9, 2013]

Andrew Jackson Greene wrote this diary from February 11 through June 9, 1933. Greene uses this diary to write about the weather, the community, and especially his work. During this period, the college is going through a big time of growth and sports are taking a big chunk of the attention. Greene wrote that he believed there were times that sports took too much attention time, whereas the academics do not get enough. He includes information about what he is doing in his classes, what he thinks could benefit certain students, and the faculty meetings. He even mentions Lovill hall, a building currently on campus at Appalachian State University. In addition, Greene turned 50 years old on March 2nd.

Tags: Baptist Church Boone, Basketball tournament, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cove Creek, Critcher Hotel, Greene Inn, Jack Smith, John E. Brown, Kelly Osborne, Lenoir-Rhyne, Lovill Hall, President Dougherty, Professor Guy Hill, Ruth Rankin, Sarah Catherine Trivett, Smith Hagaman, Sunday School, Vilas, Watauga County Courthouse, Watauga County N.C., Weaverville College, Welfare Board meeting, Willowdale, Wrestling, Zeb Dickerson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 96 [February 24, 1934 - May 15, 1934]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene during 1934 from February 24th through May 15th. He wrote almost daily about the weather, the church, and his travels. He wrote much about his experiences at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about the daily chapel, faculty meetings, dinner with colleagues, daily classroom activities, and special events happening on campus. Some colleagues mentioned throughout this diary include Dr. Dougherty, the president of the college, Dr. Rankin, Dr. Abrams, Professor Downum, and Leonard Eury.

Tags: Alice in Wonderland, Appalachian State Teacher’s College, Becky Holton, Boone, Boone Advent Church, Boone Baptist Church, Clint Mast, Coach Watkins, Evelyn Arthur, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Irene Floyd, J.A. Williams, J.H. Brendal, John Barrymore, Johnnie Hodges, Lois Watson, Paul Greene, President Dougherty, Reverend P.A. Hicks, V.C. Howell, Wingate Junior College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 104 [October 4, 1935 - December 14, 1935]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 4 through December 14, 1935. The diary includes weather information, Greene’s travel records, and personal reflections. Much of this diary is about Appalachian State Teachers College. He included information about his classes, summaries of daily chapel, and recounts of the football and baseball games.

Tags: A and P Store, Administration Building, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Boiling Springs Junior College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Charles Williams, Crazy Crystals, Dean Rankin, Demonstration School, Dorothy Farthing, faculty meeting, Florence Williams, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, Hill Farthing, Ira Ayers, John Fox, Maud Stanbury, Professor G.P. Eggers, Reverend Arthur Sherwood, Squire Hahn, Sunday School, The Farmer Takes a Wife, Vilas, Virginia Clay, Will Rogers

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 105 [December 15, 1936 - February 24, 1936]

This diary was recorded by A.J. Greene from December 15, 1935 through February 24, 1936. A.J. Greene kept record of important community events such as community celebrations of holidays, church information, such as the number at Sunday School and the topic discussed, and the inside scoop at Appalachian State Teachers College. He included personal reflections on most of his daily activities such as how his classes were going, and what he thought about the biblical topics discussed.

Tags: Alumni Association of the Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Boone, Claude Edminsten, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Greene Inn, Harmony Lane, Henry Brinkley, J.B. Smith, Maxie Greene, Mr. T.E. Blaire, Professor J.A. Williams, Ray Harmon, Reverend J.A. Yount, Ruth Epps, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 107 [May 7, 1936 - July 17, 1936]

Recorded from May 7 through July 17, 1936, by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary includes personal reflections from Greene, updates on events of the time, and valuable information about the communities in Watauga County and the Appalachian State Teachers College. Throughout the diary he mentions spending time with his grandson James, Henry Brinkley, Jack Harmon, Nancy Egger, and many more.

Tags: Annie Walker, Boone, Braile, Clyde Eggers, Cozy Nook, Ed Shipley, Everett Cole, George Edminsten, grandsons, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, Irene Sheffield, Jack Harmon, James Phillips, Lenoir NC, Nancy Egger, North Carolina, Phillip’s Branch, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ray Harmon, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, The Democrat, Vilas, W.H. Walker, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 112 [November 15, 1936 - December 14, 1936]

This diary was recorded from November 15 through December 14, 1936. Greene wrote personal reflections and recorded his activities for each day. He provided information about the weather, the community at the time, and about specific people through his writings. He included information about local landmarks and locations, including Greene Inn, Boone Baptist Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, Cozy Nook, Vilas and Boone and many more.

Tags: Alice Cook, Allie Austin, Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Chloe Eggers, Dean Rankin, Elizabethton Tennessee, Greene Inn, Greyhound Bus, Henry Brinkley, Herbert Adams, J.B. Crow, Johnnie Walker, Johnson City Tennessee, Margret Eury, Margret Miller, Phil Hudson, President Dougherty, Shell Café, Sunday School, The Ministerial Alliance, Virginia Weary, W.H. Duggar, W.M. Thomas, Will Walker

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 114 [January 14, 1937 - February 2, 1937]

Recorded from January 14 through February 2, 1937 by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is a collection of records of daily activities and personal reflections on topics of the time period. Greene included weather information, sentiments about personal and family life, and information about Appalachian State Teachers College. He included information about events held in the auditorium and gymnasium, the speakers at chapel, and the general state of the college.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers College, Becky Grimes, Bettie Mae Johnson, Budget Commission, Carolina Store, Carson Newman, Columbus University, Cozy Nook, Cranberry School, Dean Rankin, Everett Cole, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.C. Smith, Johnson City Tennessee, Lucy Little, Nell Braswell, Opie Shelton, President Dougherty, R.L. Swift, Reverend J.A. Yount, Ruth Epps, Sarah Smith, State College, The Appalachian, The Athletic Club, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 115 [February 3, 1937 - February 22, 1937]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 3 through February 22 1937. He included information about the cold winter weather, travel records to places such as Johnson City and Boone, current events such as the Roosevelt’s proposal to make changes in the Supreme Court, and the inner workings of Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Barber Bill Hodges, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Elmo Brinkley, Grace Mast, Greene Inn, Johnson City Tennessee, Pansy Keys Taylor, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Shell Café, Sheriff Edministen, Sunday School, Vance Pressnell, Vilas, Walkers Store

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 117 [March 15, 1937 - April 3, 1937]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from March 15 through April 3, 1937. Inside one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of daily activities according to Greene. He wrote about the weather, his family, the churches such as Willowdale Baptist and Cove Creek Church, and the Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Belk’s Store, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Restaurant, Clarissa Duke, Cove Creek Church, Daisy Williams, Duke University, Ella Hall, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, John B. Morris, Margaret Eury, Phil Hudson, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor V.C. Howell, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Rich Mountain, S.M. Dugger, Shell Café, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 118 [April 4, 1937 - May 13, 1937]

This diary is a collection of personal reflections, and records about the daily activities in Watauga County and Appalachian State Teachers College. In this diary Greene wrote often of Sunday School and worship services at local Watauga County Churches such as Willowdale, Oak Grove, and Cove Creek Church. Some of the locals named in this diary include Clyde Eggers, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Farthing, Grace Pennell, and Ed. Cullens. This diary was recorded from April 4 through May 13, 1937.

Tags: American Red Cross, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone High School, Carrie Edminsten, Cottrell’s Quick Lunch, Cove Creek Church, David Greene, Ed. Cullens, Grace Pennell, Greene Inn, H.G. Wells, Henry Brinkley, J.J. Reese, Johnson City Tennessee, Junior- Senior Banquet, Martha Butner, Mary Alice Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Farthing, Neil Hartley, Oak Grove, Paul Coffey, S. M. Dugger, Stacy Clyde Eggers, Sunday School, The Home Economics Club, Walker’s Store, Watauga County N.C., Willard Beach, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 120 [June 3, 1937 - July 2, 1937]

This diary tells the daily stories of Andrew Jackson Greene from June 3rd through July 2nd in the year of 1937. Included in this diary is information about the local communities of Cozy Nook, Vilas, Boone, and Mabel, accounts of personal conversations with locals such as Henry Brinkley, Gene Reese, and Jack Harmon, as well as firsthand accounts of the things that were happening in and around Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Administration Building, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Boone Room, Coach Watkins, Cottrell’s Lunch Counter, Cozy Nook, Dean Dotson, Demonstration Clubs, Emma Henson, Gene Reese, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, J.M. Miller, Jack Harmon, Lucinda Wilson, Mabel, Pearl Bingham, Professor G.P. Eggers, Professor J.A. Williams, Public Square, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend S.C. Gragg, Sue Horton, Sunday School, The Beaver Dam Club, Vilas, W.H. Dugger, Watauga River Settlement, Wiley Cole, Wilma Baird

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 122 [August 2, 1937 - August 31, 1937]

This diary was recorded from August 2 through August 31, 1937. It is filled with reflections, records, and ideas from Andrew Jackson Greene, written as he reflected on each day. He wrote about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his business trips to Cozy Nook, his studies, Sunday School at church, and the many locals he encounters daily such as Henry Brinkley or Clarence Cole.

Tags: Albert Bingham, Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Harmon, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Greene, Chloe Micheal, Clarence Cole, Conley Glenn, Council Henson, Cozy Nook, D.C. Mast, Ed Shipley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Henry Brinkley, Mae Bryant, Nora Warren, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Professor V.C. Howell, Ralph Church, Ralph Greer, Sunday School, Tom Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yadkin County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 125 [October 31, 1937 - November 28, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 31 through November 28, 1937. This diary includes personal reflections and daily records. Greene recorded when he woke up, how he slept, and every detail of his day until the evening .He also kept detailed record of what the weather was like each day. His writing provides information about local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church. He also gave details about community happenings through accounts of what happened at the courthouse, who he saw in town, and what he may have read in the paper. One of the biggest topics in his writing is the Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Albert Wilson, Amos Ward, Boone, Cozy Nook, Daniel Boone Hotel, David Greene, Democrat Office, Ed Shipley, Edna Holloway, Football, Gene Smith, Greene Inn, Guilford College, Hardin Dugger, Herbert Adams, Ile Greene, International Relation Club, Jeff Matheson, Maude Moody Wheeler, Professor G.P. Eggers, Reverend R.L Pointer, Ruth Epps, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, Tina Harmon, V.C. Howell, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Willard Presnell, William Cullen Bryant, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 128 [January 17, 1938 - February 6, 1938]

This diary was recorded from January 17 through February 6, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He began nearly all of his diary entries by reporting the weather that was experienced that day. Greene also recorded his morning routine, when he woke up, when he ate breakfast, and what time he began traveling to Boone to work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. His writings provide insight on community life in Watauga County through his writing on the churches, the happenings at the courthouse, and interaction with other community members.

Tags: Anne James, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Carrie Smith, Charlotte North Carolina, Col. W. M. Thomas, Daisy Williams, East Tennessee Teachers College, Evelyn Brown, Grady Cole, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson, John Greer, John Keith Greene, Liberty Magazine, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Maude Greene, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend J.C. Wooten, Ruth Epps, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 129 [February 7, 1938 - February 25, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 7 through February 25, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included records of weather, community events, and his travels in addition to personal reflections for each day. He frequently mentioned Vilas, Boone, and Cozy Nook in addition to Watauga County as a whole. He also included information about the happenings at his workplace, Appalachian State Teachers College, frequently referring to Dean Rankin and President Dougherty. He also provided insight from conversations held with other locals such as W.H. Brown, G.P. Eggers, Louise Fisher, and V.C. Howell.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Appalachian State University, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Colonel Walker’s Store, Cozy Nook, Dalton Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Evelyn Adams, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Gordon Mast, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Home Economic Department, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Pauline Bunch, President Dougherty, Robert Farthing, Stella Dallas, The Charlotte Observer, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Virginia Bean, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Smith, Willow Valley

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 132 [April 4, 1938 - April 24, 1938]

This diary was recorded from the 4th through the 24th of April, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He was constantly traveling between Vilas, Mabel, Cozy Nook, and Boone. He was a local Watauga County resident. He was also a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College. He provided insight on the college through his reflections on special programs, assemblies, chapel, faculty meetings, and his own classes.

Tags: Anne Hones, Appalachian State Teachers College, B.J. Council, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Central Dining Hall, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dr. B.B. Dougherty, Dwayne Thompson, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, James Wall, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City, Junior-Senior Banquet, Katherine Harwell, Liberty Magazine, Lonnie Henson, Mabel, Pete Hagaman, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Paul Townsend, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 134 [May 23, 1938 - June 14, 1938]

This diary was recorded from May 23 through June 14, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. In this diary, Greene recorded personal reflections and important details of each day. These writings are centered around places in and around Watauga County, such as Brushy Fork Valley, Cozy Nook, Elk Park, Boone, Rich Mountain, Vilas, and Cove Creek. He also focused many of these writings around Appalachian State Teachers College, and around other members of the community and conversations held with them.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Banner Elk, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Cove Creek, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Curb Market, Daisy Williams, Dayton Wilson, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Elk Park, Eugene Wike, Grace Smith, Grady Bradley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Hazel Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Ira Edminsten, John Henry Whittington, Johnnie Walker, O. J. Harmon, President Dougherty, Reverend L.C. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Russell Adkins, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 136 [July 7, 1938 - July 29, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene on July 7th through July 29th of 1938. Greene was a professor at Appalachian State Teachers College. He centered many of his writings around the school, including specific details about his classes, the assemblies, the chapel meetings, special programs, and faculty meetings. He frequently wrote about the people in his life, both people from the college such as President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and about others in the community such as Bill Whittington, Reverend R.C. Pointer, G.P. Eggers, and Carrie Smith.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers Colleg, Bill Whittington, Carrie Smith, Dean Rankin, e President Dougherty, E.F. Sherwood, Elmo Brinkley, Fred McEwen, G.P. Eggers, Georgia, Grace Smith, Greene Inn, J.A. Warren, James Dugger, Johnson City, L.D. Greene, Martha Lee Long, Nora Warren, Reverend Paul Townsend, Reverend R.C. Pointer, Reverend W.R. Davis, Rich Mountain, Roberson County, South Carolina, Summer School, T.C. Baird, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 142 [October 29, 1938 - December 23, 1938]

This diary was written from October 29 through December 23, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside is a collection of records, stories, and personal reflections. Popular topics for the writings were football games, Appalachian State Teachers College, holiday celebrations and events, the Greene Inn, the weather, and daily chapel service. Some locals named in this diary are Polly Frances, Ed Shipley, Jerry Wilson, and many more.

Tags: Allen Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Children’s Home of the Junior Order, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Ed Shipley, Edwin Dougherty, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Hagaman Clinic, International Relation Club, J.B. Farthing, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City Tennessee, Lessie Greene, Louise Hartley, North Wilkesboro, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Statesville, T.C. Baird, Vilas, W.C. Walker’s Store, W.D. Farthing, Watauga Falls, Western Carolina

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 144 [February 17, 1939 - April 7, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 17 through April 7, 1939. Greene wrote about many personal topics, including his favorite watch that he loved so much. He also included reports of his health every few days. He of course, wrote about the Appalachian State Teachers college, including stories about Dean Rankin, President Dougherty, and many of his colleagues. In addition Greene wrote about any local news and community events that were happening in the area.

Tags: A.C. Mast, Albert Wilson, Amanda Farthing, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Carolyn Price, Catawba College, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Wiley Smith, Edwin Dougherty, Emma Henson, Forrest Crisp, Frank Warren, Frankie Matheson, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Harry Hamilton, J.F. Eller, James Downum, John Horton, John Keith Greene, Katherine Stone, Mr. S.C. Eggers, Newland, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe Boone Baptist Church, Reverend R.C. Wilson, Russell Atkins, Sunday School, T.E. Holiday, The Home Economics Club, Union Church, Vilas, W.F. Reese, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 145 [April 8, 1939 - June 3, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 8 through June 3, 1939. Beginning the new diary, Greene claimed that he ”hoped to leave on record that life is composed of the common things.” He believed that it is perfectly acceptable to magnify them. He continued to write in this diary, as the previous volumes, his reactions to events and people that he came into contact with. Usual topics range from Willowdale Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, his family and friends, and Watauga County local news and events.

Tags: Administration Building, Alice Greer, Anne Jones, Annette Blanton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blowing Rock, Clyde Baker, Clyde R. Greene, Cove Creek High School, Crossnore, D.J. Cottrell, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Dorothy Atkins, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. M.E. Potter, Evelyn Brown, Frank Warren, Gene Wike, Gladys Terry, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Iredell Bumgarner, J.L Reese, Jennie Lee Bingham, Johnson City, Lela Clay, Mabel Bowman, Madge Williams, Mildred Horrill, Mills Home, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J. A. Mckaughan, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sylvia Cashwell, T.C Baird, The Tennessee Ramblers, University of Kentucky, Vice-Dean Whitener, W.C. Field, W.L Trivette, W.L. Henson, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Winston-Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 146 [June 4, 1939 - July 28, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from June 4 through July 28, 1939. Greene’s writings are mostly composed of his personal reactions to the many events that he comes into contact with. He wrote about his sleep habits, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the conversations he holds with friends and colleagues, and Willowdale Church.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Clyde Baker, Clyde Thomas, Cove Creek Academy, Coy Billings, Coy Yates, Cozy Nook, Dixie Store, Dutch Creek Falls Conly Glenn, E.F. Sherwood, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Frances Galloway, G.W. Trivett, George Edminsten, Greene Inn, J.B. Elliot, J.L. Reese, John Henry Whittington, L.C. Maples, Louise Thomas, Ommer Henson, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.M. Greene, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sarah Smith, Shelton Dugger, Thelma Osborne, Thomas Moore, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Watauga County N.C., Will Miller, Willowdale Church, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 151 [March 9, 1940-April 28, 1940]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 9 through April 28, 1940. Each day he wrote an entry detailing what he encountered that day. These entries were sometimes in the form of personal reflections, and sometimes in the form of records. He wrote about the weather, Sunday School, Willowdale, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his family including his grandsons James and Billie, and his friends and family.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Appalachian Theater, Ben Norris, Bill Casey, Bill Greene, Blanche Combs, Colonel Ronda Earp, Dixie Store, Ed Shipley, Edith Burleson, Edwin Dougherty, Emma Isaacs, Fred Tester, Greene Inn, Henry Perry, J.D. Cook, J.H. Brinkley, Jerry Wilson, Lewis Reese, Louise Adams, Louise Cress, North Carolina Educational Association, President Roosevelt, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Sunday School, Vilas, Watauga Falls, White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 152 [April 29, 1940-June 19, 1940]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene. He wrote entries each day from April 29 through June 19, 1940. The diary is a collection of personal reactions to the events of each day. Topics include from church at Willowdale, visits from friends and neighbors, work at Appalachian State Teachers College, weather reports, and information about his daily travels. Some local places named in the diary include Boone Drug Company, Carolina Pharmacy, Hagaman Clinic, Greene Inn, and Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop. Community members named include but are not limited to Bertha Eller, C.C. Edminsten, Alice Cook, Martha Pennell, Louise Adams.

Tags: Alice Cook, Bertha Eller, Boone, Boone Drug Company, C.C. Edminsten, Carolina Pharmacy, College Park Baptist Church, Colonel Ronda Earp, Conly Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dr. J.T. J. Battle, Dr. Len Hagaman, Elizabeth Randle, Greene Inn, Greensboro College, Hagaman Clinic, Henry Beach, Hodges Building, Janna Halsey, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, John W. Hodges, Lilly Brown, Louise Adams, Martha Pennell, Naomi Parker, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend A.L. Brown, Russell Hodges, Stanly Harmon, Thomas Moore, Willowdale Baptist Church, Wilma June Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 156 [November 19, 1940-January 11, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 19, 1940 through January 11, 1941. Greene included information about the community and the weather in addition to personal reactions and reflections on the events of each day. He writes about his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, and his declining health in addition to providing information about local news and events in Watauga County.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betsy Mae Johnson, Bill Greene, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brooks Cross Roads, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Carolina Theatre, Carrie Smith, Charles Wright, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Dr. Len Wilson, Dr. Wiley Smith, E.Y. Edminsten, Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Gateway Café, Greene Inn, Homer Eggers, Janet Greene, Lucy Woodring, Ollie Jean Coffey, Patsy Jones, R.C. Rivers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Wilson Norris, Winston-Salem, Yadkinville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 157 [January 12, 1941-March 2, 1941]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded in this diary from January 12 through March 2, 1941. Almost each diary entry includes Greene’s personal information such as a report on his health, his feelings towards specific topics and people, and conversations that he held with family and friends. He also provided information about the weather, Watauga County, and Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Coffey, Bonnie Greer, Boone Drug Store, Clint Cole, Clyde Thomas, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Crawford’s Barbershop, Cullen Johnson, Daniel Boone Shoeshop, Dean Rankin, Edith Joyner, Fred McDode, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Hodges Store, Leonard Eury, Lovill Hall, Newland, Polly Edwards, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ralph Mast, Reverend Reuben Shore, Rex Bumgarner, Roy Greene, The Watauga Democrat, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 158 [March 3, 1941-April 23, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 3rd through April 23rd, 1941. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his health, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Local places named in this diary include but are not limited to White Hall (ASTC), Gateway Café, and Greene Inn.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Boone, Charles Wright, Clyde Edminsten, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, D.M. Edminsten, Ed Shipley, Everett Tester, G.W. Trivett, Gateway Café, George Farthing, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, Katherine Harwell, Lessie Greene, Lion’s Club, McDade’s Store, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.L. Pointer, Sam Adkins, Vilas, Wade E. Brown, Watauga County N.C., White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

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